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V997 EBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall has small cracks

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall has small cracks

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Silencer deteriorating.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,638 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Silencer deteriorating.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,936 miles

Offside front wishbone bush deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,073 miles

Bonnet release catch faulty.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear lamp cluster faulty.

One screenwasher jet not working.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release catch faulty.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear lamp cluster faulty.

One screenwasher jet not working.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,439 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,376 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,119 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,929 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,928 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,867 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,116 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V997 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V997 EBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V997 EBY registered?

V997 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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